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Saudi Arabia has implemented a new regulation requiring Pakistani travellers to get a polio vaccine, before entering the country for Umrah. Passengers must obtain a certificate from either a government or private hospital, To confirm their vaccination status. According to the new rule, travellers must receive either an Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) within the last 12 months or an Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) within the last 6 months before they arrive in Saudi Arabia.

World: Jordan King Abdullah thanked Donald Trump for his leadership in securing the release of hostages from Gaza and a temporary pause in hostilities.

The Special Investigation Team led by CBI has reportedly found "severe lapses" in the e-tendering process of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). This comes after four individuals were arrested and sent to judicial remand in connection with the adulteration of ghee used in the Tirumala Srivari Laddu.

Tennis, Sports: Iga Swiatek dropped a set in Doha for the first time since 2022 — ending a run of 25 wins in a row — but recovered to advance 6-7 (1/7), 6-4, 6-4

World: The Kremlin also confirmed that call saying, "President Putin ... agreed with Trump that a long-term settlement could be reached through peaceful negotiations." The call lasted almost 90 minutes, as per the Kremlin statement.

US President Donald Trump's executive order offering refugee status to white South Africans fleeing alleged persecution has been met with resistance from prominent Afrikaner organisations. Watch this report for more details!

Kashmiri teenager Rutba Showkat has achieved a new feat and has been listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. Watch this report for more details!

Even as fighting continues between Russia and Ukraine, behind the scenes, something else seems to be at play. On Tuesday, Russia freed an American teacher, Marc Fogel from detention. This came after Trump's Envoy, Steve Witkoff, made an unannounced visit to Moscow to secure the release of Fogel, leading to a big question - what did the U.S. offer Russia in return?

Elon Musk made his debut public appearance with Donald Trump at the White House to defend the swift and extensive cuts he's pushing across the federal government. Watch this report for more details!

#Gravitas Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France was packed with history, diplomacy, and futuristic collaborations. There was also an unmistakable camaraderie between PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron.

Cricket, Sports: Shaheen Afridi and Matthew Breetzke engaged in a heated conversation after a mid-pitch collision that left the Proteas batter angered during the Tri-Nation series.

'Return to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders not realistic'. Watch to know more

World: President Trump’s Director of National Intelligence pick Tulsi Gabbard faced intense grilling from both Republican and Democratic senators during her confirmation hearing last month.

Sports: Following resounding success of its inaugural edition in 2024, which marked India’s first-ever international SUP event, the festival is expected to be bigger and better.

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Mumbai reported its first Guillain-Barre Syndrome death on Wednesday, marking Maharashtra's eighth death, while Pune's total cases reached 197. Watch this report to know more about this disorder.

US troops will not be used to secure the peace in Ukraine following any ceasefire deal with Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump's new defence secretary Pete Hegseth has declared, as he signalled a dramatic shift in American foreign and defence policy away from Europe. Watch this report for more details!

World: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day visit to France comes to an end, the two leaders have held several meetings and co-hosted the AI Summit in Paris.